Psalms 97:12 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. ”

• Psalms 97:12 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

  Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous - See the notes at Psalms 33:1 . And give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness - Margin, “to the memorial” (compare Psalms 30:4 ). The idea is, “to th...

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• Psalms 97:12 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

  Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the (k) remembrance of his holiness. (k) Be mindful of his benefits and only trust in his defence.

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• Psalms 97:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

  XCVII. Yahweh in the Storm. The appearance of Yahweh is described in terms of primitive religion, when He was the God of fire and tempest, earthquake and volcano. These traits are retained, but uni...

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• Psalms 97:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

  remembrance . mention, or memorial. holiness. See notes on Psalms 93:1 ; Psalms 93:5 .

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• Psalms 97:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

  Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous - It is your privilege to be happy. Exult in him through whom ye have received...

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• Psalms 97:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

  Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods. -How the angels and how Judah shall receive Him when He shall come to confound the id...

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• Psalms 97:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

  This is another 'theocratic' Ps., declaring how God has taken vengeance on His enemies in a way to which all nature responded ( Psalms 97:2-6 ), denouncing idols and their worshippers ( Psalms 97:7 )...

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• Psalms 97:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

  Psalms 97:1-12 THE summons to praise the King with a new song Psalms 96:1-13 is followed by this psalm, which repeats the dominant idea of the group, "Jehovah is King," but from a fresh point of...

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• Psalms 97:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

  “Be Glad in the Lord” Psalms 97:1-12 The keynote here is the reign of God. To the wicked, it spells misery; to the believer, it is the inauguration of harmony and joy. It is as though herald-an...

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• Psalms 97:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

  The reign of Jehovah, while wholly beneficent in purpose and in ultimate issue, is yet full of terror and of judgment in its process toward the issue. This is also cause for rejoicing. The method of...

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• Psalms 97:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

  No one but a believer can take pleasure in the recollection of God's holiness. Every unrenewed sinner must, if he thinks at all, be dreadfully alarmed at it. But to a soul, believing and trusting in...

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• Psalms 97:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

  Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous ,.... In the word of the Lord, as the Targum; in Christ, the essential Word, in his person, the greatness, glory, and fulness of it; in his righteousness, and in sa...

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• Psalms 97:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

  Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. Ver. 12. Rejoice in the Lord ] See Psalms 32:11 , See Trapp on " Psa 32:11 " At the remembrance of his...

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• Psalms 97:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

  Light is sown for the righteous Joy and felicity, as the word light often signifies, are prepared or laid up for them, and shall in due time be reaped by them, possibly in this life, but undoubte...

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• Psalms 97:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

  Zion Rejoicing in the Reign of Christ.       8 Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy j...

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• Psalms 97:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

  In consideration of his holy and righteous nature and government, or of his faithfulness in making good that great promise of sending the Messias into the world; for holiness is sometimes taken for f...

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• Psalms 97:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

  INTRODUCTION This is another of the series of Psalms which celebrate the advent of Jehovah as King. There are seven in the series, the ninety-third being the first, and the hundredth the last. The n...

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• Psalms 97:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

  This psalm, which opens like the ninety third and some others, was composed by David, when the whole of the promised land was given to him for a kingdom, and when God had also given him rest from his...

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• Psalms 97:12 - The Biblical Illustrator

  The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice. The reign of God over the world I. The reign of God over the world ( Psalms 97:1 ). 1. His laws are righteous. 2. His purpose is benevolent. II...

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• Psalms 97:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

  EXPOSITION ANOTHER liturgical psalm on the advent of Christ The psalmist sees him take possession of his throne, but, this time, rather in judgment than in mercy. His accession is described wi...

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• Psalms 97:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

  The Messiah the King of the Whole Earth. There can be no doubt that the superscription of this psalm in Luther's Bible, "Of Christ and His Kingdom," is correct, that it is Jehovah, the second pers...

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• Psalms 97:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

  Habakkuk 1:12 ; Habakkuk 1:13 ; Habakkuk 3:17 ; Habakkuk 3:18 ; Hebrews 12:10 ; Philippians 4:4 ; Psalms 30:4 ; Psalms 32:11 ; Psalms 33:1 ; Psalms 60:6 ; Zephaniah 3:14-17

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